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salary

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CEFR B1IELTS 5.5+nounDifficulty 2/5
Definition

A fixed amount of money paid regularly for professional work.

In simple English

Regular pay for a job.

See it in a sentence

The contract states the annual salary and leave entitlements.

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Teacher tip

Useful in employment conditions and workplace letters.

Common mistake

Salary is often annual; wage is often hourly or weekly.

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